Daily Wire's Pro-ICE Film Ordered to Suspend Production

Key Points:

• Production of Daily Wire’s pro-ICE film “Pawn Shop” has been temporarily halted in Livingston, Montana, following concerns raised at a Special City Commission Meeting regarding its impact on local businesses and the city’s only food bank.
• Residents expressed feeling unsafe due to the filming and criticized the production for improper notification about hazardous stunts and lack of consideration for vulnerable community members, including veterans and food pantry clients.
• The City Commission voted to suspend the film’s permit immediately while seeking legal advice, with plans to revisit the permit status by October 5th.
• The Livingston Food Resource Center reported a 17% drop in attendance during filming, highlighting that clients faced additional barriers to accessing food, and stated they were not informed about the production plans.
• The film’s opening scene reportedly depicts the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Good, which has sparked protests from local residents against the production.